[Public-List] Can anyone recommend a surveyor in the Norfolk area?

[Paul]

I'm not sure of the hull number. It's name is Janus. It has a blue hull and
Dodger. It's a 1970. Is that the one right next to you? If so, I'd love any
info you or anyone else has.

Thanks,

Paul.


On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 12:45 AM, Jason S <mpcylinderheads at gmail.com> wrote:

> I decided to skip a survey when buying my Alberg....all areas of the boat
> are easily accessible. The boats are pretty basic and easy to maintain.
> Check chain plates, rigging. Have it hauled and inspect rudder. Check decks
> with screwdriver. Tap the decks through out. Should not sound hollow.
> Listen for creeking on decks as well. Do a compression test on engine. If
> all systems look good go for it. A surveyor is only going to give his best
> guess anyway.
> I knew when buying my Alberg that I would be replacing rigging anyway do it
> wasn't to much of a deal breaker that it was original.
> What Alberg in Norfolk are you looking at.....there is one right next to me
> for sale, I could give you some info on if it is the boat you are looking
> at. Hull 449?
>
> Thanks
> Jason
> www.svsalacia.blogspot.com
> #457
> On Jul 9, 2013 12:18 AM, "Paul" <pickpaul at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi Again!
> >
> > Anyone have any recommendations for a surveyor in the Norfolk area who
> > knows his way around an Alberg 30? :-)
> >
> > At under $10k asking price and a copy of Don Casey's Inspect an aging
> > sailboat, I'd be tempted to skip it as it could represent 10% of the
> > purchase price! But I'm going to need one to get insurance. Obviously
> > survey cost is a factor :-D
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any info, I'm very excited about becoming an Alberg
> > owner! I'm driving down from Baltimore to see it tomorrow evening. Wish
> me
> > luck.
> >
> > Cheers,Paul.
> > 703-873-7007
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